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Obituaries

Albert Grilley Slaughter

What a ride, for 96 years.

Courtesy Photo Anne Gordon’s artworks are now on view at Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union.

Arts

Arts Briefs | July 4 edition

Rock out at Open Space, Dig Deep and more.

It’s easy to lose track of who has agreed to watch the kids. Make it absolutely clear by printing out this Water Watcher card in English or Spanish from SafeKids.org. The person holding this card, ideally wearing it on a string around their neck, will know they can’t leave the water area without getting another adult to take over as the officially designated Water Watcher. (SafeKids.org image.)

News

VashonBePrepared: Staying safe in Vashon’s summer weather

Summer has arrived on Vashon — here’s how to stay safe

Fuse Washington created the tongue-in-cheek ‘Save Our Yachts’ website to poke fun at those pushing a ballot measure to repeal the capital gains tax that is paid by the state’s super wealthy. (Screenshot)

Northwest

Attack websites seep into WA election battles

Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…

Opinion

Editorial: Decisions, decisions

The second half of 2024 will see huge decisions made for our country and our island.

Courtesy Photo Stupid Bike Night organizers are asking islanders to pitch in to keep the wildly creative event alive and well.

News

News Briefs | July 4 edition

Burn ban, Strawberry parking, new water taxi hours, and more

Elizabeth Shepherd Photo Strawberry Festival’s 2022 Grand Parade featured Paul Rowley, embodying the character of Mukai Marshall Strawberry. Find out more about the 2024 Festival at thisisvashon.com/strawberryfestival.

News

Happenings / July 4 edition

Strawberry fest and more

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor | July 4 edition

Readers write in about Abbot Tryphon and President Joe Biden

Leslie Brown

Opinion

Go plastic free for a month, and help our planet

Microplastics play a role in all of our lives.

Opinion

In the name of kindness, inclusivity and love

A new island group seeks to unite and address our safety together.

Courtesy photo These boats, made by artists at Swiftwater, are an example of what visitors can expect to make at the First Friday “Swiftwater Regatta: Float Your Boat” event.

Arts

Float your boat at Swiftwater Regatta

Event will kick off a summer of First Friday events by the artist cooperative.

Guitarist Beth Marlis (left) and vibraphonist Susan Pascal will take the stage Saturday during this month’s Jam in the Atrium jazz series at Vashon Center for the Arts. (Courtesy photos.)

Arts

Jam out this Saturday with two skilled jazz performers

Guitarist Beth Marlis and vibraphonist Susan Pascal will take the stage.

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

News

Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…